Method for Displaying Edge Lighting Effect and Electronic Device Therefor

This application is a continuation application of International Application No. PCT/KR2024/003484 designating the United States, filed on Mar. 20, 2024, in the Korean Intellectual Property Receiving Office and claiming priority to Korean Patent Application No. 10-2023-0036423, filed on Mar. 21, 2023, and Korean Patent Application No. 10-2023-0053750, filed on Apr. 25, 2023, the disclosures of which are all hereby incorporated by reference herein in their entireties.

Various example embodiments may relate to a method for displaying an edge lighting effect and/or an electronic device therefor.

With the development of digital technology, various types of electronic devices such as mobile communication terminals, personal digital assistants (PDAs), electronic notebooks, smartphones, tablet personal computers (PCs), or wearable devices are being widely used. These electronic devices are continuously improving their hardware and/or software components to support and enhance their functions.

For example, electronic devices may provide a new form factor with a plurality of displays or provide a voice call service enabling users to execute desired functions with their voices instead of using a keypad. In addition, electronic devices may provide new user experiences to users by utilizing various areas of the display.

In an example embodiment, a method and device may execute an application, display information associated with the application when the display of the execution screen of the application is interrupted, provide an edge lighting effect to an edge of a display, based on a path from a specified position to an edge handler, and display a color corresponding to the application on the edge handler.

An electronic device according to an example embodiment may include a display, a memory, and at least one processor comprising processing circuitry, wherein instructions stored in the memory, when executed individually and/or collectively by the at least one processor, may be configured to cause the electronic device to detect, on an execution screen of an application displayed on the display, a user input to interrupt display of the execution screen of the application, display information associated with the application on the display in response to the user input, and display a color corresponding to the application at a position where the information associated with the application is displayed and on a handle-type user interface (UI).

An example method for operating an electronic device may include detecting, on an execution screen of an application displayed on a display of the electronic device, a user input to interrupt display of the execution screen of the application, displaying information associated with the application on the display in response to the user input, and displaying a color corresponding to the application at a position where the information associated with the application is displayed and on a handle-type UI.

An example computer-readable recording medium may include a program recorded to execute a method for operating an electronic device on a processor, wherein the program may be configured to execute an operation of detecting, on an execution screen of an application displayed on a display of the electronic device, a user input to interrupt display of the execution screen of the application, an operation of displaying information associated with the application on the display in response to the user input, and an operation of displaying a color corresponding to the application at a position where the information associated with the application is displayed and on a handle-type UI.

According to an example embodiment, in the case where the display of the execution screen of an application that needs to display a current state is interrupted after executing the application, a new type of user experience interface is able to be provided by displaying brief information of the application and providing an edge lighting effect to the edge of the display.

According to an example embodiment, even when the display of the execution screen of the application is interrupted, the brief information of the application may be continuously displayed on the display, so that the user is able to continue to identify the state information of the application.

According to an example embodiment, an edge lighting effect may be provided on the edge path of the display from the position where the brief information of the application is displayed to a specified edge handler, thereby informing the user that the information of the application is able to be identified through the edge handler.

According to an example embodiment, information of a running application as well as the list of applications may be provided to the edge panel displayed on the left or right side of the display, thereby providing a clearer visual effect to the user.

1 FIG. 101 100 is a block diagram illustrating an electronic devicein a network environmentaccording to certain embodiments.

1 FIG. 101 100 102 198 104 108 199 101 104 108 101 120 130 150 155 160 170 176 177 178 179 180 188 189 190 196 197 178 101 101 176 180 197 160 Referring to, the electronic devicein the network environmentmay communicate with an electronic devicevia a first network(e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or at least one of an electronic deviceor a servervia a second network(e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic devicemay communicate with the electronic devicevia the server. According to an embodiment, the electronic devicemay include a processor, memory, an input module, a sound output module, a display module, an audio module, a sensor module, an interface, a connecting terminal, a haptic module, a camera module, a power management module, a battery, a communication module, a subscriber identification module (SIM), or an antenna module. In some embodiments, at least one of the components (e.g., the connecting terminal) may be omitted from the electronic device, or one or more other components may be added in the electronic device. In some embodiments, some of the components (e.g., the sensor module, the camera module, or the antenna module) may be implemented as a single component (e.g., the display module).

120 140 101 120 120 176 190 132 132 134 120 121 123 121 101 121 123 123 121 123 121 The processormay execute, for example, software (e.g., a program) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic devicecoupled with the processor, and may perform various data processing or computation. According to an embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or computation, the processormay store a command or data received from another component (e.g., the sensor moduleor the communication module) in volatile memory, process the command or the data stored in the volatile memory, and store resulting data in non-volatile memory. According to an embodiment, the processormay include a main processor(e.g., a central processing unit (CPU) or an application processor (AP)), or an auxiliary processor(e.g., a graphics processing unit (GPU), a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor (ISP), a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor (CP)) that is operable independently from, or in conjunction with, the main processor. For example, when the electronic deviceincludes the main processorand the auxiliary processor, the auxiliary processormay be adapted to consume less power than the main processor, or to be specific to a specified function. The auxiliary processormay be implemented as separate from, or as part of the main processor.

123 160 176 190 101 121 121 121 121 123 180 190 123 123 101 108 The auxiliary processormay control at least some of functions or states related to at least one component (e.g., the display module, the sensor module, or the communication module) among the components of the electronic device, instead of the main processorwhile the main processoris in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processorwhile the main processoris in an active state (e.g., executing an application). According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor(e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as part of another component (e.g., the camera moduleor the communication module) functionally related to the auxiliary processor. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor(e.g., the neural processing unit) may include a hardware structure specified for artificial intelligence model processing. An artificial intelligence model may be generated by machine learning. Such learning may be performed, e.g., by the electronic devicewhere the artificial intelligence is performed or via a separate server (e.g., the server). Learning algorithms may include, but are not limited to, e.g., supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning. The artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers. The artificial neural network may be a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), deep Q-network or a combination of two or more thereof but is not limited thereto. The artificial intelligence model may, additionally or alternatively, include a software structure other than the hardware structure.

130 120 176 101 140 130 132 134 The memorymay store various data used by at least one component (e.g., the processoror the sensor module) of the electronic device. The various data may include, for example, software (e.g., the program) and input data or output data for a command related thereto. The memorymay include the volatile memoryor the non-volatile memory.

140 130 142 144 146 The programmay be stored in the memoryas software, and may include, for example, an operating system (OS), middleware, or an application.

150 120 101 101 150 The input modulemay receive a command or data to be used by another component (e.g., the processor) of the electronic device, from the outside (e.g., a user) of the electronic device. The input modulemay include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

155 101 155 The sound output modulemay output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device. The sound output modulemay include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker may be used for general purposes, such as playing multimedia or playing record. The receiver may be used for receiving incoming calls. According to an embodiment, the receiver may be implemented as separate from, or as part of the speaker.

160 101 160 160 The display modulemay visually provide information to the outside (e.g., a user) of the electronic device. The display modulemay include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector and control circuitry to control a corresponding one of the display, hologram device, and projector. According to an embodiment, the display modulemay include a touch sensor adapted to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor adapted to measure the intensity of force incurred by the touch.

170 170 150 155 102 101 The audio modulemay convert a sound into an electrical signal and vice versa. According to an embodiment, the audio modulemay obtain the sound via the input module, or output the sound via the sound output moduleor a headphone of an external electronic device (e.g., an electronic device) directly (e.g., wiredly) or wirelessly coupled with the electronic device.

176 101 101 176 The sensor modulemay detect an operational state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic deviceor an environmental state (e.g., a state of a user) external to the electronic device, and then generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to an embodiment, the sensor modulemay include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an atmospheric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

177 101 102 177 The interfacemay support one or more specified protocols to be used for the electronic deviceto be coupled with the external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device) directly (e.g., wiredly) or wirelessly. According to an embodiment, the interfacemay include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, a secure digital (SD) card interface, or an audio interface.

178 101 102 178 A connecting terminalmay include a connector via which the electronic devicemay be physically connected with the external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device). According to an embodiment, the connecting terminalmay include, for example, a HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

179 179 The haptic modulemay convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (e.g., a vibration or a movement) or electrical stimulus which may be recognized by a user via his tactile sensation or kinesthetic sensation. According to an embodiment, the haptic modulemay include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electric stimulator.

180 180 The camera modulemay capture a still image or moving images. According to an embodiment, the camera modulemay include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

188 101 188 The power management modulemay manage power supplied to the electronic device. According to an embodiment, the power management modulemay be implemented as at least part of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

189 101 189 The batterymay supply power to at least one component of the electronic device. According to an embodiment, the batterymay include, for example, a primary cell which is not rechargeable, a secondary cell which is rechargeable, or a fuel cell.

190 101 102 104 108 190 120 190 192 194 198 199 192 101 198 199 196 The communication modulemay support establishing a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic deviceand the external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device, the electronic device, or the server) and performing communication via the established communication channel. The communication modulemay include one or more communication processors that are operable independently from the processor(e.g., the application processor (AP)) and supports a direct (e.g., wired) communication or a wireless communication. According to an embodiment, the communication modulemay include a wireless communication module(e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module(e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module or a power line communication (PLC) module). A corresponding one of these communication modules may communicate with the external electronic device via the first network(e.g., a short-range communication network, such as Bluetooth™ wireless-fidelity (Wi-Fi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or the second network(e.g., a long-range communication network, such as a legacy cellular network, a 5th generation (5G) network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., LAN or wide area network (WAN)). These various types of communication modules may be implemented as a single component (e.g., a single chip), or may be implemented as multi components (e.g., multi chips) separate from each other. The wireless communication modulemay identify and authenticate the electronic devicein a communication network, such as the first networkor the second network, using subscriber information (e.g., international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module.

192 192 192 192 101 104 199 192 The wireless communication modulemay support a 5G network, after a 4th generation (4G) network, and next-generation communication technology, e.g., new radio (NR) access technology. The NR access technology may support enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), massive machine type communications (mMTC), or ultra-reliable and low-latency communications (URLLC). The wireless communication modulemay support a high-frequency band (e.g., the mmWave band) to achieve, e.g., a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication modulemay support various technologies for securing performance on a high-frequency band, such as, e.g., beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (massive MIMO), full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna. The wireless communication modulemay support various requirements specified in the electronic device, an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device), or a network system (e.g., the second network). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication modulemay support a peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for implementing eMBB, loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for implementing mMTC, or U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for each of downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or a round trip of 1 ms or less) for implementing URLLC.

197 101 197 197 198 199 190 192 190 197 The antenna modulemay transmit or receive a signal or power to or from the outside (e.g., the external electronic device) of the electronic device. According to an embodiment, the antenna modulemay include an antenna including a radiating element composed of a conductive material or a conductive pattern formed in or on a substrate (e.g., a printed circuit board (PCB)). According to an embodiment, the antenna modulemay include a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas). In such a case, at least one antenna appropriate for a communication scheme used in the communication network, such as the first networkor the second network, may be selected, for example, by the communication module(e.g., the wireless communication module) from the plurality of antennas. The signal or the power may then be transmitted or received between the communication moduleand the external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. According to an embodiment, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) other than the radiating element may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module.

197 According to certain embodiments, the antenna modulemay form a mmWave antenna module. According to an embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on a first surface (e.g., the bottom surface) of the PCB, or adjacent to the first surface and capable of supporting a designated high-frequency band (e.g., the mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on a second surface (e.g., the top or a side surface) of the PCB, or adjacent to the second surface and capable of transmitting or receiving signals of the designated high-frequency band.

At least some of the above-described components may be coupled mutually and communicate signals (e.g., commands or data) therebetween via an inter-peripheral communication scheme (e.g., a bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)).

101 104 108 199 102 104 101 101 102 104 108 101 101 101 101 101 104 108 104 108 199 101 According to an embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic deviceand the external electronic devicevia the servercoupled with the second network. Each of the electronic devicesormay be a device of a same type as, or a different type, from the electronic device. According to an embodiment, all or some of operations to be executed at the electronic devicemay be executed at one or more of the external electronic devices,, or. For example, if the electronic deviceshould perform a function or a service automatically, or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device, instead of, or in addition to, executing the function or the service, may request the one or more external electronic devices to perform at least part of the function or the service. The one or more external electronic devices receiving the request may perform the at least part of the function or the service requested, or an additional function or an additional service related to the request, and transfer an outcome of the performing to the electronic device. The electronic devicemay provide the outcome, with or without further processing of the outcome, as at least part of a reply to the request. To that end, a cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic devicemay provide ultra low-latency services using, e.g., distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic devicemay include an Internet-of-things (IoT) device. The servermay be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or a neural network. According to an embodiment, the external electronic deviceor the servermay be included in the second network. The electronic devicemay be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology or IoT-related technology.

The electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed herein may be one of various types of electronic devices. The electronic devices may include, for example, a portable communication device (e.g., a smart phone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a home appliance. The electronic device according to embodiments of the disclosure is not limited to those described above.

It should be appreciated that various embodiments of the disclosure and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technological features set forth herein to particular embodiments and include various changes, equivalents, or alternatives for a corresponding embodiment. With regard to the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used to designate similar or relevant elements. A singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. As used herein, each of such phrases as “A or B,” “at least one of A and B,” “at least one of A or B,” “A, B, or C,” “at least one of A, B, and C,” and “at least one of A, B, or C,” may include all possible combinations of the items enumerated together in a corresponding one of the phrases. As used herein, such terms as “a first”, “a second”, “the first”, and “the second” may be used to simply distinguish a corresponding element from another, and does not limit the elements in other aspect (e.g., importance or order). It is to be understood that if an element (e.g., a first element) is referred to, with or without the term “operatively” or “communicatively”, as “coupled with/to” or “connected with/to” another element (e.g., a second element), it means that the element may be coupled/connected with/to the other element directly (e.g., wiredly), wirelessly, or via at least a third element(s).

As used herein, the term “module” may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be interchangeably used with other terms, for example, “logic,” “logic block,” “component,” or “circuit”. The “module” may be a minimum unit of a single integrated component adapted to perform one or more functions, or a part thereof. For example, according to an embodiment, the “module” may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

140 136 138 101 120 101 Various embodiments as set forth herein may be implemented as software (e.g., the program) including one or more instructions that are stored in a storage medium (e.g., the internal memoryor external memory) that is readable by a machine (e.g., the electronic device). For example, a processor (e.g., the processor) of the machine (e.g., the electronic device) may invoke at least one of the one or more instructions stored in the storage medium, and execute it. This allows the machine to be operated to perform at least one function according to the at least one instruction invoked. The one or more instructions may include a code generated by a compiler or a code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Wherein, the term “non-transitory” simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device, and does not include a signal (e.g., an electromagnetic wave), but this term does not differentiate between where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium and where the data is temporarily stored in the storage medium.

According to an embodiment, a method according to various embodiments of the disclosure may be included and provided in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or be distributed (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) online via an application store (e.g., Play Store™), or between two user devices (e.g., smart phones) directly. If distributed online, at least part of the computer program product may be temporarily generated or at least temporarily stored in the machine-readable storage medium, such as memory of the manufacturer's server, a server of the application store, or a relay server.

According to various embodiments, each element (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described elements may include a single entity or multiple entities, and some of the multiple entities mat be separately disposed in any other element. According to various embodiments, one or more of the above-described elements may be omitted, or one or more other elements may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of elements (e.g., modules or programs) may be integrated into a single element. In such a case, according to various embodiments, the integrated element may still perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of elements in the same or similar manner as they are performed by a corresponding one of the plurality of elements before the integration. According to various embodiments, operations performed by the module, the program, or another element may be carried out sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order or omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

2 FIG. is a diagram illustrating an example of providing an edge lighting effect in an electronic device according to an embodiment.

2 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 101 160 101 101 160 Referring to, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic devicein) according to an embodiment may detect a user input to interrupt the display of an execution screen of an application displayed on a display (e.g., the display modulein) of the electronic device. The application may be an application that needs to display the current state of an application, such as a recorder, a timer, or a phone. The application may be configured by a user or configured as a default in the electronic device. Interrupting the display of the execution screen of the application may indicate stopping the display of the execution screen of the application on the display moduledue to transition to a home screen or execution of another application, and switching to a background process to execute the same.

101 210 160 210 211 101 211 211 1 38 The electronic devicemay display a first user interfaceon the display modulein response to the user input. The first user interfacemay include brief informationof the application on a home screen. The home screen may display icons or widget information for one or more applications. Since the electronic devicehas stopped the display of the execution screen of the running application according to the user input, it may display the brief informationof the application on the home screen. For example, the brief informationof the application may be intended to briefly display the current state of the application. In the case where the application is a timer, the time counting information (e.g., minutes (): seconds ()) may be displayed as the brief information of the application. In the case where the application is a phone, the call time information may be displayed as the brief information of the application.

211 211 211 Although the brief informationof the application is displayed in the form of an icon in the drawing, the display form (or shape) of the brief informationof the application may vary. The brief informationof the application may include at least one of text, an image (e.g., an icon), or a video.

101 211 160 160 160 101 101 211 101 According to an embodiment, the electronic devicemay display the brief informationof the application in a display area adjacent to an edge of the display module. The edge of the display modulemay be an edge area that is an end of the display module, which is adjacent to the bezel of the electronic device. Alternatively, the electronic devicemay display the brief informationof the application in a specified position of the home screen. Alternatively, the electronic devicemay configure the position for displaying information associated with the application differently depending on the application.

211 101 230 231 160 230 231 160 211 160 231 160 101 231 231 After displaying the brief informationof the application, the electronic devicemay display a second user interfacethat provides an edge lighting effectto the edge of the display module. The second user interfacemay display an edge lighting effectfrom a first edge point of the display modulecorresponding (e.g., adjacent) to the position where the brief informationof the application is displayed to a second edge point of the display modulecorresponding to the edge handler. The edge lighting effectmay be displaying a color corresponding to the application along the edge path of the display module. The color corresponding to the application may be configured by the developer of applications. The electronic devicemay change the color corresponding to the application, which displays the edge lighting effect, based on a user's input. For example, the color corresponding to a phone application may be green, and the color corresponding to a recording application may be red. The user may identify which application it is only by the color provided through the edge lighting effect.

160 160 160 101 A handle-type user interface (UI) may be displayed on the edge of the display module. A representative example of the handle-type UI is an edge handler. The edge handler may be a UI displayed adjacent to the edge area of the display in the form of a handle that serves to pull out an edge panel, which is normally hidden, into the display module(e.g., to display it on the screen) in order to quickly execute an application. When a user input for selecting (e.g., touching) the edge handler and then dragging it toward the center of the display moduleis detected, the electronic devicemay display the hidden edge panel and display a list of applications frequently used by the user on the edge panel.

160 101 101 101 The edge handler may be displayed on the left edge or right edge of the display module. The position of the edge handler may be configured as a default in the electronic device. The position of the edge handler may be changed by the user to, for example, the upper left or lower right. For example, the electronic devicemay accumulate the user's application usage history for a configured period (e.g., one day, one week, or one month) and, based on the accumulated application usage history, include one or more applications (e.g., application icons) in the edge panel. As another example, the electronic devicemay receive, from the user, an input for selecting an application that the user wishes to quickly execute, and may add the same to the edge panel. The user may select an application icon included in the edge panel, thereby executing the selected application.

101 160 In addition, the edge panel may include an application list for executing two or more applications through a multi-window. For example, the edge panel may include one icon in which the icon of a first application and the icon of a second application are combined. When the icon in which two icons are combined is selected, the electronic devicemay display the execution screen of the first application and the execution screen of the second application on the display modulein the form of a multi-window.

101 250 231 160 251 250 251 231 251 The electronic devicemay display a third user interfacein which the edge lighting effectdisplayed on the edge (or edge path) of the display moduleenters the edge handler. The third user interfacemay be configured such that a color corresponding to the application is displayed on the edge handler. The color displayed on the edge lighting effectand the color displayed on the edge handlermay be the same.

101 231 160 251 101 251 101 211 211 101 160 The electronic devicemay provide a new user experience by displaying a visual cue such as the edge lighting effecton the edge handler included in the edge of the display module. When the user selects the edge handler, the electronic devicemay display an execution screen of the application. Alternatively, when the edge handleris selected, the electronic devicemay display brief informationof the application in a specified area (attention area) within the edge panel. When a user input for selecting the brief informationof the application included in the specified area within the edge panel is received, the electronic devicemay display the execution screen of the application in the entire area of the display module.

101 160 130 120 An electronic deviceaccording to an embodiment of the disclosure may include a display, a memory, and a processor, wherein instructions stored in the memory may be configured to cause, when executed by the processor, the electronic device to detect, on an execution screen of an application displayed on the display, a user input to interrupt display of the execution screen of the application, display information associated with the application on the display in response to the user input, and display a color corresponding to the application at a position where the information associated with the application is displayed and on a handle-type user interface (UI).

The handle-type UI may be a UI displayed adjacent to a left edge area or right edge area of the display, and the instructions may be configured to cause, when executed by the processor, the electronic device to display, in a case where a user input for selecting the handle-type UI and then dragging it toward the center of the display is detected, a hidden edge panel and display a list of frequently used applications on the edge panel.

The instructions may be configured to cause, when executed by the processor, the electronic device to sequentially display a color corresponding to the application at a position where the information associated with the application is displayed and on the handle-type UI.

The operation of sequentially displaying may include an operation of displaying an edge lighting effect along an edge path of the display from a position where the information associated with the application is displayed to a position where the handle-type UT is displayed.

The instructions may be configured to cause, when executed by the processor, the electronic device to calculate a shortest path from the position where the information associated with the application is displayed to the position where the handle-type UI is displayed through the edge area of the display, and display the edge lighting effect on the edge of the display, based on the calculated shortest path.

The instructions may be configured to cause, when executed by the processor, the electronic device to display the edge lighting effect on the edge of the display from a first edge point of the display corresponding to the position where the information associated with the application is displayed to a second edge point of the display corresponding to the handle-type UI.

The color displayed on the edge lighting effect and the color displayed on the handle-type UI may be similar colors of the same series or may be the same.

The instructions may be configured to cause, when executed by the processor, the electronic device to perform control such that an edge lighting effect is displayed while rotating along the edge of the display or such that the edge lighting effect is displayed to blink, based on a current state of the application, while the color corresponding to the application is displayed on the handle-type UI.

The instructions may be configured to cause, when executed by the processor, the electronic device to execute a second application, based on a user input, while a first color of the application is displayed on the handle-type UI, detect a user input to interrupt display of an execution screen of the second application, display information associated with the second application on the display in response to the user input, and display a second edge lighting effect on the edge of the display from a first edge point of the display corresponding to the position where the information associated with the second application is displayed to a second edge point of the display corresponding to the handle-type UI.

The instructions may be configured to cause, when executed by the processor, the electronic device to display the second edge lighting effect to the edge of the display corresponding to the handle-type UI, and then display a color corresponding to the second application on the handle-type UI.

The first color displayed as the edge lighting effect and a second color displayed as the second edge lighting effect may be configured to be different from each other.

The instructions may be configured to cause, when executed by the processor, the electronic device to display the first color and the second color on the handle-type UI.

The instructions may be configured to cause, when executed by the processor, the electronic device to display both the first color and the second color on the handle-type UI or display them alternately thereon.

The instructions may be configured to cause, when executed by the processor, the electronic device to change the position where the information associated with the application is displayed, based on a user input of dragging and dropping the information associated with the application.

The instructions may be configured to cause, when executed by the processor, the electronic device to control, while the color corresponding to the application is displayed on the handle-type UI, the color displayed on the handle-type UI, based on the current state of the application.

3 FIG. 300 is a flowchartillustrating an operation method of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

3 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 301 120 101 120 160 101 Referring to, in operation, a processor (e.g., the processorin) of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic devicein) according to an embodiment may display an execution screen of an application. For example, the processor, in response to selection of an icon of an application by the user, may execute the application and display an execution screen of the executed application on a display (e.g., the display module). The application may be an application that need to display the current state of the application, such as a recorder, a timer, or a phone. The application may be configured by the user or configured as a default in the electronic device.

303 120 120 301 120 In operation, the processormay detect a user input. For example, the user input may be for closing the execution screen of the application. The processormay detect the user input while the execution screen of the application is being displayed in operation. The processormay receive an input for selecting a home button to transition to the home screen, or may detect a user input for executing another application.

305 120 160 303 120 101 1 FIG. In operation, the processormay display brief information of the application on the display (e.g., the display modulein). The brief information of the application may be information indicating the current state of the application. When the screen transitions to the home screen in operation, the processormay display brief information of the application on an empty space of the home screen. The home screen may display icons for one or more applications installed on the electronic device. The information of the application may be displayed on an empty space where no icons are displayed or on a home button in the home screen.

120 303 301 120 According to an embodiment, in the case where the processordisplays an execution screen of another application (e.g., a second application) in operationand interrupts the display of the execution screen of the application (e.g., a first application) displayed in operation, the processormay display the brief information of the application to be overlaid on the execution screen of the other application. The brief information of the above application may be displayed in an area of the execution screen of the other application, such as a text area with a low refresh rate, an area other than a user interaction area such as a specific button, or an area other than a region of interest (ROI).

120 120 120 120 According to an embodiment, the processormay display the brief information of the application on the edge panel for a specified period of time. For example, when the processorinterrupts the display of the execution screen of the application due to the execution of another application rather than transition to the home screen, the processormay display the brief information of the application on the edge panel. Alternatively, when the processorinterrupts the display of the execution screen of the application, the processor may display the brief information of the application on the edge panel for a specified period of time and display a specified color on the edge handler as the edge panel is closed.

120 160 160 160 101 120 120 According to an embodiment, the processormay display the brief information of the application in a display area adjacent to the edge of the display module. The edge of the display modulemay be an edge area that is an end portion of the display moduleadjacent to a bezel of the electronic device. Alternatively, the processormay display the brief information of the application in a specified position on the home screen. Alternatively, the processormay configure a position for displaying the brief information of the application differently depending on the application.

307 120 305 307 In operation, the processormay provide an edge lighting effect that moves to a specified edge handler. Releasing the display of the brief information of the application performed in operationand providing the edge lighting effect in operationmay be performed substantially simultaneously. For example, an effect such as a size reduction of the brief information of the application may be provided, and then an edge lighting effect may begin to be provided as the edge of the display module adjacent to the position where the brief information of the application is displayed moves to an edge lighting start point.

160 160 160 120 160 160 160 160 160 The edge lighting effect may display a color corresponding to the application on the edge of the display module. The edge lighting effect may display light moving along the edge path of the display module, or may display the entire edge path of the display moduleblinking. For example, the processormay display the edge lighting effect from a first edge point of the display modulecorresponding (e.g., adjacent) to the position where the brief information of the application is displayed to a second edge point of the display modulecorresponding to the position where the specified edge handler is displayed. For example, the edge of the display modulecorresponding to the position where the brief information of the application is displayed may be located at the upper left edge of the display module, and the edge handler may be located at the upper right edge of the display module.

120 160 160 160 160 160 160 In this case, the processormay display a color, as an edge lighting effect, corresponding to the application on the edge of the display modulefrom the upper left edge (e.g., first edge point) of the display moduleto the upper right edge (e.g., second edge point) of the display module. The edge lighting effect may display a color on the edge of the display modulewhile moving from the upper left edge of the display moduleto the upper right edge of the display modulewhere the edge handler is located.

4 FIG.A 4 FIG.B andare diagrams illustrating an example of displaying an edge lighting effect on an edge of a display in an electronic device according to an embodiment.

4 FIG.A 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 120 101 410 160 120 411 Referring to, a processor (e.g., the processorin) of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic devicein) according to an embodiment may display a first user interfaceincluding an execution screen of an application on a display (e.g., the display modulein). The processormay detect a user inputto interrupt the display of the execution screen of the application while the execution screen of the application is being displayed.

120 430 160 411 430 431 431 431 0 38 The processormay display a second user interfaceon the display moduleas the user inputis detected. The second user interfacemay be configured such that information (e.g.,) associated with the application is displayed on a home button. The informationassociated with the application may be brief information of the application. For example, in the case where the executed application is a “timer,” the informationassociated with the application may include a clock image and time counting information (:).

120 431 450 451 160 450 451 160 160 431 160 160 101 451 160 120 451 The processor, after displaying the informationassociated with the application, may display a third user interfacethat provides an edge lighting effectto the edge of the display module. The third user interfacemay provide an edge lighting effectfrom a first edge point of the display module(e.g., the lower middle edge of the display module) corresponding to the position where the informationassociated with the application is displayed. The edge of the display modulemay be an edge area that is an end portion of the display moduleadjacent to the bezel of the electronic device. The edge lighting effectmay display a color corresponding to the application on the edge of the display module. The color corresponding to the application may be configured by the developer of the application. The processormay change the color corresponding to the application to display the edge lighting effect, based on a user's input.

4 FIG.B 120 470 471 491 160 470 471 160 160 160 431 160 160 491 Referring to, the processormay display a fourth user interfacethat provides an edge lighting effectentering the edge handlerto the edge of the display module. The fourth user interfacemay be configured such that the displayed edge lighting effectmoves along the edge of the display modulefrom the first edge point of the display module(e.g., the lower middle edge of the display module) corresponding to the position where the informationassociated with the application is displayed to the second edge point of the display module(e.g., the upper right edge of the display module) where the edge handleris located.

471 491 120 490 491 490 491 120 471 491 120 491 When the edge lighting effectmoves to the edge handler, the processormay display a fifth user interfacethat displays a color corresponding to the application on the edge handler. The fifth user interfacemay be configured such that a color corresponding to the application is displayed on the edge handler. When the edge lighting effect moves to the edge handler, the processormay display an application list including brief information about the application on the edge panel, and as the edge panel is closed after a specified period of time, the color of the edge handler may switch to a color corresponding to the application. The color displayed on the edge lighting effectand the color displayed on the edge handlermay be similar colors of the same series or may be the same. According to an embodiment, the processormay alternately display a color corresponding to the application and a specified color (e.g., white) on the edge handler.

491 490 120 491 120 When the user selects the edge handlerwhile the fifth user interfaceis being displayed, the processormay display the execution screen of the application. Alternatively, when the edge handleris selected, the processormay display an application list (e.g., application icons) including the application.

5 FIG. 500 is a flowchartillustrating a method of providing an edge lighting effect in an electronic device according to an embodiment.

5 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 501 120 101 160 101 120 101 Referring to, in operation, a processor (e.g., the processorin) of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic devicein) according to an embodiment may display brief information of an application on a display (e.g., the display modulein). The application may be an application that needs to display the current state of the application, such as a recorder, a timer, or a phone. The application may be configured by the user or configured as a default in the electronic device. The processormay display the brief information of the application on an empty space on the home screen. The home screen may display icons for one or more applications installed in the electronic device. The brief information of the application may be displayed on an empty space where no icons are displayed or on a home button in the home screen.

503 120 160 160 101 160 160 101 In operation, the processormay calculate a path from a specified position to a specified edge handler. The specified position may indicate an edge of the display modulecorresponding to a position where the brief information of the application is displayed. The edge handler may be displayed on the left edge or right edge of the display module. The position of the edge handler may be configured as a default in the electronic device. The position of the edge handler may be changed by the user to, for example, the upper left or lower right. The edge handler is intended to quickly execute an application, and may be a UI displayed adjacent to the edge area of a display in the form of a handle that pulls out an edge panel, which is normally hidden, into the display module(e.g., displays it on the screen). When a user input for selecting (e.g., touching) the edge handler and then dragging it toward the center of the display module(e.g., toward the inside of the screen) is detected, the electronic devicemay display the hidden edge panel and display a list of applications frequently used by the user on the edge panel.

120 120 For example, the processormay accumulate the user's application usage history for a configured period (e.g., one day, one week, or one month) and, based on the accumulated application usage history, include one or more applications (e.g., application icons) in the edge panel. As another example, the processormay receive, from the user, an input for selecting an application that the user wishes to quickly execute, and may add the same to the edge panel. The user may select an application icon included in the edge panel, thereby executing the selected application. In addition, the edge panel may include an application list for executing two or more applications through a multi-window.

120 120 160 160 According to an embodiment, the processormay calculate a shortest path from the specified position to the position of the edge handler through the edge area of the display. In order to provide an effective edge lighting effect, the processormay calculate a shortest path from a first edge point of the display modulecorresponding to a position where the brief information of the application is displayed to a second edge point of the display modulewhere the edge handler is displayed.

505 120 160 160 160 160 120 160 160 In operation, the processormay provide an edge lighting effect, based on the calculated path. The edge lighting effect may display light moving along the edge path of the display module, or may display the entire edge path of the display moduleblinking. For example, the specified position may be the left middle edge (e.g., a first edge point) of the display module, and the edge handler may be the upper right edge (e.g., a second edge point) of the display module. In this case, the processormay provide an edge lighting effect along the edge of the display from the left middle edge of the display moduleto the upper right edge of the display module.

507 120 120 120 491 In operation, the processormay display a color corresponding to the application on the edge handler. After providing the edge lighting effect entering the edge handler, the processormay display a color corresponding to the application on the edge handler. The color displayed on the edge lighting effect and the color displayed on the edge handler may be similar colors of the same series or may be the same. According to an embodiment, the processormay alternately display a color corresponding to the application and a specified color (e.g., white) on the edge handler.

6 FIG.A 6 FIG.B andare diagrams illustrating an example of displaying an edge lighting effect on an edge of a display in an electronic device according to an embodiment.

6 FIG.A 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 120 101 610 160 120 160 160 610 160 160 Referring to, a processor (e.g., the processorin) of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic devicein) according to an embodiment may display a first user interfaceincluding an execution screen of an application on a display (e.g., the display modulein). The processormay execute the application as a pop-up window that displays the execution screen of the application on a part of the display module, instead of displaying the execution screen of the application on the entire display module. The first user interfacemay display the execution screen of the application on a part of the display moduleand display a home screen on another part of the display module.

610 120 611 611 120 The first user interfacemay be configured such that the execution screen of the application is displayed to be overlaid on the home screen. The processormay detect a user inputto interrupt the display of the execution screen of the application while the execution screen of the application is being displayed. The user inputmay be an input of pressing the home button as illustrated. When a specified event (e.g., incoming call or alarm occurrence) is detected while the execution screen of the application is being displayed, the processormay also interrupt the display of the execution screen of the application by switching the screen.

120 630 160 611 630 631 631 631 0 38 The processormay display a second user interfaceon the display modulewhen the user inputis detected. The second user interfacemay be configured such that informationassociated with the application is displayed on an empty space of the home screen. The informationassociated with the application may be brief information of the application. For example, in the case where the executed application is a “timer,” the informationassociated with the application may include a clock image and time counting information (:).

120 631 650 651 160 650 651 160 160 631 160 160 101 651 160 120 651 The processor, after displaying the informationassociated with the application, may display a third user interfacethat provides an edge lighting effectto the edge of the display module. The third user interfacemay provide an edge lighting effectfrom the edge of the display module(e.g., the left middle edge of the display module) corresponding to the position where the informationassociated with the application is displayed. The edge of the display modulemay be an edge area that is an end of the display module, which is adjacent to the bezel of the electronic device. The edge lighting effectmay display a color corresponding to the application on the edge of the display module. The color corresponding to the application may be configured by the developer of the application. The processormay change the color corresponding to the application to display the edge lighting effect, based on a user's input.

6 FIG.B 120 670 671 653 160 470 671 160 160 160 631 160 160 691 Referring to, the processormay display a fourth user interfacethat provides an edge lighting effectentering an edge handlerto the edge of the display module. The fourth user interfacemay be configured such that the displayed edge lighting effectmoves along the edge of the display modulefrom a first edge point of the display module(e.g., the left middle edge of the display module) corresponding to the position where the informationassociated with the application is displayed to a second edge point of the display module(e.g., the upper right edge of the display module) where the edge handleris located.

671 693 120 690 693 690 693 671 693 When the edge lighting effectmoves to the edge handler, the processormay display a fifth user interfacethat displays a color corresponding to the application on the edge handler. The fifth user interfacemay be configured such that a color corresponding to the application is displayed on the edge handler. The color displayed on the edge lighting effectand the color displayed on the edge handlermay be similar colors of the same series, or may be the same.

693 690 120 693 120 120 When the user selects the edge handlerwhile the fifth user interfaceis being displayed, the processormay display the execution screen of the application. Alternatively, when the edge handleris selected, the processor, comprising processing circuitry, may control to display an application list (e.g., application icons) that includes the application on the edge panel. When the edge lighting effect moves to the edge handler, the processormay display an application list including brief information of the application on the edge panel, and as the edge panel is closed after a specified period of time, the color of the edge handler may switch to a color corresponding to the application.

7 FIG. 700 is a flowchartillustrating a method of displaying a color on an edge handler in an electronic device according to an embodiment.

7 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 701 120 101 120 160 Referring to, in operation, a processor (e.g., the processorin) of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic devicein) according to an embodiment may display a first color of a first application on the edge handler. The processormay display the first color on the edge handler included in the edge of a display (e.g., the display modulein). The state in which the first color is displayed on the edge handler may indicate a state executing the first application and then providing an edge lighting effect for the first application.

703 120 120 160 In operation, the processormay execute a second application. The first application and the second application may be applications that need to display the current states of the applications. For example, the first application may be a recording application, and the second application may be a phone application. The processormay display the execution screen of the second application on the display module.

705 120 120 120 In operation, the processormay detect a user input. The processormay detect a user input to interrupt the display of the execution screen of the second application while the execution screen of the second application is being displayed. For example, the processormay receive an input for selecting a home button to transition to the home screen.

707 120 160 705 120 In operation, the processormay display information of the second application on the display module. The information of the second application may be brief information indicating the current state of the second application. When transitioning to the home screen in operation, the processormay display information of the second application on the empty space of the home screen. For example, the caller image and the call time information may be displayed as the brief information of the second application. The size of the brief information of the second application may vary depending on the data (e.g., the amount of data) included in the brief information.

709 120 160 120 160 160 In operation, the processormay provide an edge lighting effect moving to the edge handler. The edge lighting effect (e.g., a second edge lighting effect) may be displaying a color corresponding to the second application on the edge of the display module. For example, the processormay display the edge lighting effect on the edge of the display modulefrom the edge of the display modulecorresponding to the position where the information of the second application is displayed to the position where the edge handler is displayed.

711 120 120 120 120 120 In operation, the processormay display a first color and a second color on the edge handler. The first color may be a color corresponding to the first application, and the second color may be a color corresponding to the second application. The processormay display the first color and the second color alternately on the edge handler. For example, the processormay display the first color for 3 seconds, display the second color for 3 seconds after 3 seconds, and display the first color for 3 seconds again after 3 seconds. Alternatively, the processormay display both the first color and the second color on the edge handler. For example, the processormay divide the edge handler into two parts, display the first color on the first part, and display the second color on the second part.

8 FIG.A 8 FIG.B andare diagrams illustrating an example of displaying a color corresponding to an application on an edge handler in an electronic device according to an embodiment.

8 FIG.A 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 120 101 810 811 160 811 160 120 811 Referring to, a processor (e.g., the processorin) of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic devicein) according to an embodiment may display a first user interfacein which a first color of a first application is displayed on an edge handlerof a display (e.g., the display modulein). The edge handlermay be displayed on the edge of the display module. The processormay receive a request for execution of a second application from a user while displaying the color corresponding to the first application on the edge handler. For example, the first application may be a recording application, and the first color may be red. This example is provided only to help understand the disclosure, and the disclosure is not limited to the description.

120 830 160 830 831 The processormay display a second user interfaceincluding an execution screen of the second application on the display moduleaccording to the request for execution of the second application. The second user interfacemay display the first color of the first application on the edge handlerand include the execution screen of the second application. The second application may be a phone application, and a second color configured for the second application may be green.

120 830 120 850 851 160 851 851 850 853 855 160 The processormay detect a user input to interrupt the display of the execution screen of the second application while the second user interfaceis being displayed. Based on the user input, the processormay display a third user interfaceincluding informationof the second application on the display module. The informationof the second application may include a phone image and call time information. For example, the informationof the second application may include at least one of text, an image, or a video. The third user interfacemay include an edge lighting effectand an edge handleron the edge of the display module.

853 855 853 160 160 160 851 160 160 855 The edge lighting effectmay indicate the second color of the second application. The edge handlermay indicate the first color. The first color (e.g., red) may be different from the second color (e.g., green). The edge lighting effectmay be provided to move along the edge of the display modulefrom a first edge point of the display module(e.g., the lower middle edge of the display module) corresponding to the position where the informationof the second application is displayed to a second edge point of the display module(e.g., the upper right edge of the display module) corresponding to the edge handler.

8 FIG.B 120 870 871 873 160 870 871 160 160 160 851 160 160 873 Referring to, the processormay display a fourth user interfacethat provides an edge lighting effectentering the edge handlerto the edge of the display module. The fourth user interfacemay be configured such that the displayed edge lighting effectmoves along the edge of the display modulefrom the first edge point of the display module(e.g., the lower middle edge of the display module) corresponding to the position where the informationof the second application is displayed to the second edge point of the display module(e.g., the upper right edge of the display module) where the edge handleris located.

871 873 120 890 891 893 895 890 891 893 895 891 893 895 120 893 895 When the edge lighting effectmoves to the edge handler, the processormay display a fifth user interfacethat displays a first color and a second color on the edge handlers,, and. The fifth user interfacemay display the first color of the first application and the second color of the second application on the edge handlers,, and. For example, the first edge handlermay be configured such that the area of the edge handler is divided into two areas and such that the first color is displayed in the first area and the second color is displayed in the second area. The second edge handlermay display the second color, and the third edge handlermay display the first color. The processormay display the second edge handlerand the third edge handleralternately. The user may visually recognize the current state of the first application or second application by looking at the color displayed on the edge handler.

9 FIG.A 9 FIG.B andare diagrams illustrating an example of displaying edge lighting effects and colors of different applications in an electronic device according to an embodiment.

9 FIG.A 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 120 101 160 120 910 913 160 120 913 913 911 160 911 120 933 160 Referring to, a processor (e.g., the processorin) of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic devicein) according to an embodiment may control the display of an edge lighting effect on the edge of a display (e.g., the display modulein), based on the current state of an application. If a timer is configured to 30 minutes, the processormay display a first user interfacein which an edge lighting effectis displayed to rotate on the edge of the display moduleat a predetermined time (e.g., 10 seconds, 5 seconds, 3 seconds, etc.) before the timer reaches 30 minutes. The processormay display an edge lighting effectsuch that the edge lighting effectstarts from an edge handler, rotates along the edge of the display module, and then enters the edge handleragain. Alternatively, the processormay display an edge lighting effectblinking on the edge of the display modulewhen the timer is about to reach the configured time (e.g., 3 seconds before 30 minutes).

9 FIG.B 120 933 160 951 120 950 970 950 953 957 160 950 951 Referring to, when the timer is about to reach the configured time, the processormay display the edge lighting effecton the edge of the display moduleand the color on the edge handlerin different areas. For example, the processormay display a third user interfaceand then display a fourth user interfacewhen the timer is about to reach the configured time. The third user interfacemay display a color corresponding to an application on a part of the edge handlerand display an edge lighting effecton the edge of the display module. In the third user interface, the color corresponding to the application may not be displayed on another partof the edge handler.

120 955 160 951 160 957 160 953 160 160 The processor, until a first time (e.g., 3 seconds) before the timer reaches the configured time, may not provide an edge lighting effectfrom the upper part of the edge (e.g., a first edge point) of the display modulewhere the edge handleris located to an opposite part of the edge (e.g., a second edge point) of the display module, and provide an edge lighting effectfrom the lower part of the edge (e.g., a third edge point) of the display modulewhere the edge handleris located to another opposite part of the edge (e.g., a fourth edge point) of the display module. For example, the area where the color is displayed on the edge handler may be reduced to ⅓ of the entire edge handler, and the area where the color is displayed in the edge lighting effect may be ⅓ of the entire edge of the display module.

120 975 160 971 160 977 160 973 160 160 The processor, until a second time (e.g., 2 seconds) before the timer reaches the configured time, may not provide the edge lighting effectfrom the upper part of the edge of the display modulewhere the edge handleris located to an opposite part of the edge of the display module, and provide the edge lighting effectfrom the lower part of the edge of the display modulewhere the edge handleris located to another opposite part of the edge of the display module. For example, the area where the color is displayed on the edge handler may be reduced to ⅔ of the entire edge handler, and the area where the color is displayed in the edge lighting effect may be ⅔ of the entire edge of the display module.

120 990 991 When the timer reaches the configured time, the processormay provide a fifth user interfacefrom which the color displayed on the edge handlerwas removed and the edge lighting effect was removed.

10 FIG.A 10 FIG.B andare diagrams illustrating an example of providing an edge lighting effect without an edge handler in an electronic device according to an embodiment.

10 FIG.A 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 120 101 1010 160 120 1011 Referring to, a processor (e.g., the processorin) of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic devicein) according to an embodiment may display a first user interfaceincluding an execution screen of an application on a display (e.g., the display modulein). The processormay detect a user inputto interrupt the display of the execution screen of the application while the execution screen of the application is being displayed.

1011 120 1030 160 1030 1033 1033 120 1031 1033 As the user inputis detected, the processormay display a second user interfaceon the display module. The second user interfacemay be configured such that informationassociated with the application is displayed on a home button. The informationassociated with the application may be brief information of the application. The processormay detect a user input(e.g., drag and drop) for selecting and moving the informationassociated with the application.

120 1051 120 1050 1051 160 The processormay change (or move) the position of the informationassociated with the application, based on the user input. The processormay display a third user interfacein which the position of informationassociated with the application has been changed on the display module.

10 FIG.B 120 1070 1071 160 1051 1070 1071 160 1073 Referring to, the processormay display a fourth user interfacethat provides an edge lighting effecton the edge of the display moduleafter changing the position of informationassociated with the application. The fourth user interfacemay provide an edge lighting effectto the edge of the display modulewhile the informationassociated with the application is being displayed.

120 1090 1091 160 120 1091 160 1091 When the timer is about to reach the configured time (e.g., 3 seconds before 30 minutes), the processormay display a fifth user interfacethat provides an edge lighting effectrotating along the edge of the display module. Alternatively, when the timer is about to reach the configured time (e.g., 3 seconds before 30 minutes), the processormay display an edge lighting effectblinking on the edge of the display module. The edge lighting effectmay be utilized as an additional element to recognize the current state of the application.

120 160 According to an embodiment, when the timer is about to complete its operation (e.g., 29 minutes and 57 seconds after 30 minutes are configured), the processormay change the color provided to the edge lighting effect to a different color. For example, in the case where the color corresponding to the application is red, when the timer is about to complete its operation, the color provided to the edge lighting effect may be changed to blue to display the edge lighting effect blinking, or the edge lighting effect may be displayed to rotate along the edge of the display module.

120 160 According to an embodiment, when the timer is about to complete its operation (e.g., 29 minutes and 57 seconds after 30 minutes are configured), the processormay display an edge lighting effect starting from the position of the edge handler, and a different color may start from the edge position of the display module, which is symmetrical to the position of the edge handler, to fill the edge. This visual effect may help the user visually recognize that the configured time of the timer is nearing completion.

11 FIG.A 11 FIG.B andare diagrams illustrating an example of applying edge lighting effects differently depending on a device structure in an electronic device according to an embodiment.

11 FIG.A 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 101 160 101 1113 1115 1110 Referring to, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic devicein) according to an embodiment may provide an edge lighting effect, based on an edge line of a display (e.g., the display modulein). For example, the electronic devicemay provide an edge lighting effectalong a notch line at a position where a camerais disposed, such as a first user interface.

11 FIG.B 1153 101 1151 1150 101 Referring to, in the case where a pinch hole camerais disposed, the electronic devicemay provide an edge lighting effectin a direction capable of conveying a sense of unity, such as a second user interface, in consideration of the gap between the bezel portion of the electronic deviceand the camera.

12 FIG.A 12 FIG.B andare diagrams illustrating an example of providing information of an application to an edge panel in an electronic device according to an embodiment.

12 FIG.A 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 1 FIG. 120 101 1210 160 120 1211 1211 1211 120 160 Referring to, a processor (e.g., the processorin) of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic devicein) according to an embodiment may display a first user interfaceincluding an execution screen of an application on a display (e.g., the display modulein). The processormay detect a user inputto interrupt the display of the execution screen of the application while the execution screen of the application is being displayed. The user inputmay be an input of touching a first object (e.g., a home button or a touch bar handle). When the user inputis detected, the processormay transition to a home screen, interrupt the display of the execution screen of the application on the display module, and switch to a background process to execute it.

1211 120 1230 160 1230 1231 1231 1231 0 38 As the user inputis detected, the processormay display a second user interfaceon the display module. The second user interfacemay display brief informationof the application on the home button or touch bar handle. The brief informationof the application may be a modification into a second object that displays the current state (e.g., ongoing state) of the application. For example, in the case where the executed application is a “timer,” the brief informationof the application may include a clock image and time counting information (:).

1231 120 1250 160 1250 1251 160 1251 1231 1250 160 1231 1251 When there is no additional input to the second object for a predetermined period of time (e.g., n seconds) after displaying the brief informationof the application, the processormay display a third user interfaceon the display module. The third user interfacemay include a third object(e.g., an edge handler) disposed in a partial area of the edge of the display module. The third objectmay display ongoing information of the application (e.g., the brief informationof the application) and a controller (e.g., pause and stop). In addition, the third user interfacemay include provision of an edge lighting effect, based on an edge line of the display module. In order to display the brief informationof the application, the third objectmay be expanded from a first size to a second size. The first size may be smaller than the second size.

120 1251 1251 120 1251 120 1251 According to an embodiment, the processormay display the ongoing information of the application on the second object or the third objectwhile the ongoing state of the application is maintained, and may remove, when the ongoing state of the application ends, the display of the second object or the third object. The processormay display the ongoing information of the second object and the ongoing information of the third objectdifferently from each other. For example, the processormay display at least one of the information format, color, or size of the ongoing information differently between the second object and the third object.

12 FIG.B 1251 160 120 1270 1271 160 1270 1251 1271 1271 1273 1275 Referring to, when swiping the third objecttoward the center of the display module, the processormay display a fourth user interfaceincluding a fourth objecton the display module. The fourth user interfacemay change the third objectinto a fourth objectin the form of a drawer, and the fourth objectmay include the ongoing information of the application, a controller, and a listof other applications (e.g., a list of application icons). The controller may include a first control object for the ongoing state and a second control object capable of executing other additional functions of the application.

120 1290 160 1211 1290 1293 1291 1293 1251 1291 160 160 1293 160 12 FIG.A The processormay display a fifth user interfaceon the display modulewhen a user inputis detected. The fifth user interfacemay display brief informationof the application on the home button or the touch bar handle, and may include an edge lighting effectin which the brief informationof the application moves toward the third object (e.g., the third objectin). The edge lighting effectmay be configured such that a color corresponding to the application is displayed while moving along the edge of the display modulefrom a first edge point of the display modulecorresponding to the position where the brief informationof the application is displayed to a second edge point of the display modulewhere the third object is located.

101 160 A method for operating an electronic deviceaccording to an embodiment of the disclosure may include detecting, on an execution screen of an application displayed on a display of the electronic device, a user input to interrupt display of the execution screen of the application, displaying information associated with the application on the displayin response to the user input, and displaying a color corresponding to the application at a position where the information associated with the application is displayed and on a handle-type UI.

The operation of displaying may include an operation of sequentially displaying a color corresponding to the application at a position where the information associated with the application is displayed and on the handle-type UI.

The operation of sequentially displaying may include an operation of displaying an edge lighting effect along an edge path of the display from a position where the information associated with the application is displayed to a position where the handle-type UI is displayed.

The operation of displaying an edge lighting effect may include an operation of calculating a shortest path from the position where the information associated with the application is displayed to the position where the handle-type UI is displayed through the edge area of the display, and an operation of displaying the edge lighting effect on the edge of the display, based on the calculated shortest path, from a first edge point of the display corresponding to the position where the information associated with the application is displayed to a second edge point of the display corresponding to the handle-type UI.

The method may further include an operation of performing control such that an edge lighting effect is displayed while rotating along the edge of the display or such that the edge lighting effect is displayed to blink, based on the current state of the application, while the color corresponding to the application is displayed on the handle-type UI.

The method may further include an operation of executing a second application, based on a user input, while a first color of the application is displayed on the handle-type UI, an operation of detecting a user input to interrupt display of an execution screen of the second application, an operation of displaying information associated with the second application on the display in response to the user input, and an operation of displaying a second edge lighting effect on the edge of the display from a first edge point of the display corresponding to the position where the information associated with the second application is displayed to a second edge point of the display corresponding to the handle-type UI.

The method may further include an operation of displaying the second edge lighting effect to the second edge point of the display corresponding to the handle-type UI, and then displaying a color corresponding to the second application on the handle-type UI.

A first color displayed as the edge lighting effect and a second color displayed as the second edge lighting effect may be configured to be different from each other.

The operation of displaying the color on the handle-type UI may include an operation of displaying both the first color and the second color on the handle-type UI, or displaying them alternately thereon.

101 160 A computer-readable recording medium may include a program recorded to execute a method for operating an electronic deviceon a processor, wherein the program may be configured to execute an operation of detecting, on an execution screen of an application displayed on a display of the electronic device, a user input to interrupt display of the execution screen of the application, an operation of displaying information associated with the application on the displayin response to the user input, and an operation of displaying a color corresponding to the application at a position where the information associated with the application is displayed and on a handle-type UI.

The various embodiments of the disclosure disclosed in this specification and drawings are merely presented as specific examples to easily explain the technical idea of the disclosure and help in understanding the disclosure, and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure. Therefore, the scope of the disclosure should be interpreted to encompass all changes or modifications derived from the technical idea of the disclosure, as well as the embodiments disclosed herein.